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Lady Da Flame, Richie Stephens collaborate on ‘Ropeen’
by Nelson A. King on March 11, 2026 at 4:59 pm 
Lady Da Flame and Richie Stephens have released the vibrant “Ropeen”, a blazing reggae offering from the powerhouse artists. “Blending two generations of impactful voices, the track delivers a rich dose of authentic rubadub flavor that is bound to resonate with fans across eras,” Caribbean entertainment publicist Flair Lindsey of Acclaim PR told Caribbean Life … Read More
Burna Boy to debut on Reggae Land
by Nelson A. King on March 11, 2026 at 4:48 pm 
Following a record-breaking and fastest-ever sellout of its 2025 edition, Reggae Land says it is matching demand by expanding into a three-day festival for the first time. Reggae Land said on Monday, March 9, that its July 31 edition will headline global superstar Burna Boy, who plays the festival for the first time.  “One of … Read More
Clarke criticizes Trump’s intention to nationalize federal elections
by Nelson A. King on March 11, 2026 at 10:11 am 
Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke on Friday, Feb. 27, condemned what she described as intentions by United States President Donald J. Trump to nationalize federal elections. “Donald Trump has made his intentions unmistakably clear: he wants to nationalize our federal elections because he and his Republican enablers cannot win them fairly,” Clarke, the daughter … Read More
Chef Andrew Black’s Dougla Kitchen turns Caribbean roots into Oklahoma City’s bold new dining destination
by By Tracey Khan on March 11, 2026 at 12:30 am 
For decades, Oklahoma City’s dining identity was largely defined by steakhouse culture and traditional American fare. Today, diners are lining up for escovitch fish, Trinidad-style doubles and whole roasted jerk chicken, a shift driven in part by award-winning Jamaican-born chef Andrew Black. The 2023 James Beard winner for Best Chef: Southwest has long been known for his acclaimed … Read More
Clarke strongly condemns attack on Iran
by Nelson A. King on March 11, 2026 at 12:10 am 
Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke on Saturday, Feb. 28, strongly condemned the United States and Israel’s attack on Iran. Early Saturday morning, Feb. 28, United States President Donald J. Trump announced the start of massive and ongoing military operations against Iran.  “I reject Donald Trump’s illegal war in Iran, and I reject the unsound … Read More